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title: "Autism Diagnostic Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06115d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Autism Diagnostic Assessments

Buyer: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06115d

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## Summary

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process for providing Autism Diagnostic Assessments under the title of "Autism Diagnostic Assessments". This contract, valued at £1,248,000, aims to offer diagnostic assessments to individuals in Salford via clinical referrals by GPs, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and utilises a limited procurement method. The contracting authority has identified this as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 governing the award. Written representations are to be sent by 9th February 2026 as the standstill period begins, following this notice.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering quality, innovative, and sustainable diagnostic solutions while addressing health inequalities and maximizing social value. Large organisations, akin to AXIA ASD Ltd, which has been involved as a supplier, are well-suited to participate due to the high-value nature of the contract and the emphasis on quality and collaboration. Engaging in this process can bolster a business's reputation in government contracting and create avenues for long-term partnerships with the NHS and associated public healthcare bodies. The procurement method emphasising direct awards underlines the potential for businesses with a strong track record and innovative service delivery models to align closely with public sector needs.

## Notice

The aim of this service is to provide diagnostic assessment to Salford people, identified by GPs as being clinically appropriate for referral. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. The total contract value will be PS1,248,000. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 9th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 20%, Value 20%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% and Social Value - 20%. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007777-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,248,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIA ASD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007777-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/

## Provenance

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